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Events
Our community association is dedicated to creating memorable experiences and forging strong bonds among residents of all ages. Discover family-friendly activities, educational workshops, cultural celebrations, and charitable initiatives that cater to diverse interests.
Check out our upcoming events below and mark your calendars — we can't wait to see you there!
Child Safety Classes
08-03-2024
Community Recycling
11-08-2023
Annual Charity Stampede Breakfast
04-08-2023
Movie Night in the Park
10-08-2023
Santa Event
WSCRCA will be hosting a Meet Santa Event with Mr. and Mrs. Claus on a Saturday in December at West Springs Church (816 78th Street SW). Join us for colouring crafts and activities, Christmas carolling with the West Springs Church Choir, visits by Santa's elves, outdoor horse-drawn sleigh rides, hot chocolate and sugar cookies, outdoor Butterfield Acres petting zoo, and story-time with Santa's elves! There is also the opportunity for a professional digital photo shoot and visit with Santa*. Limited time slots are available for an additional $10 booking fee.
Registration for this event will open up to WSCRCA members in November. The cost is $15 per WSCRCA family and $50 for non-member families to attend this event. Families wanting to visit with Santa and get a professional digital photo must pay an extra $10. Visits with Santa will sell out fast! Register early to ensure you get a spot. Sugar cookies are available to the first 200 children attending the event.
All proceeds from the event will be donated to The Mustard Seed in support of West Springs Church's "Stuff a Sock" holiday campaign. If you wish to donate to this campaign directly, donation items such as bus tickets, hygiene items, five-dollar coffee gift cards, etc., can be dropped off in the marked basket in the foyer of the church. They are also collecting warm socks that we will use to fill with the donated supplies. Please visit West Springs Church website for more details of requested items.
Special thanks to our sponsors: West Springs Church, Lara Mitchell Real Estate, Calgary French & International School and Code Ninjas. And a warm welcome to our event vendors and participants: Inspired by A&A Photography, Simply Sweet Ltd., Horse Drawn Rides for All Occasions, YYC Princess, music by West Springs Church, Butterfield Acres Petting Zoo, and Meet the Clauses.
Volunteers are needed to run this event. Slots are in 1 or 2hr shifts to allow you to participate in the event with your family either before or after your shift. Please help us run this event by signing up online at https://wscr.ca/volunteer-membership.
*Parents please note that limited time slots will be available for purchase to visit with Santa to get 1 digital family photo by a professional photographer. Those families unable to book a time slot to visit Santa will have the option to write a letter to Santa and deposit it within the "Santa Mailbox" at the event.
Child Safety Classes
WSCRCA is proud to offer the following 2 children safety classes:
1. HOME ALONE SAFETY
REGISTER for HOME ALONE SAFETY COURSE HERE
(registration closes March 30 - only 20 spots available)
An interactive safety training course for youth ages 10+ (younger siblings grade one and up should also register and attend)
This program prepares your youth for all of the important steps of being ‘home alone. Without some basic skills, being on your own can be an unsafe and uncomfortable situation. Let’s all work together to keep our youth safe and confident!
The following skills are fully covered in this program through interactive games and role playing:
- Minor First Aid, EMS System, Fire Safety, Personal Responsibilities, Answering Doors & Telephones, Appliance Safety, Flooding Toilets, General Safety
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: April 6th, 2024
- Time: 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
- Location: West Springs Free Methodist Church 816 – 78th Street S.W.
- Cost: Member Pricing $10/Student | Non-Member Pricing $57.70/Student (sign up for a $25 membership at https://wscr.ca/volunteer-membership)
- Bring: Peanut-free snack, drink, & pencil to class
Cancel for a full refund up to 7 days in advance by cancelling your registration. No refunds after that.
For more information, please contact our volunteer at tanyabogusky@hotmail.com.
2. BABYSITTING COURSE
REGISTER for BABYSITTING COURSE HERE
(registration closes May 06 - only 20 spots available)
For youth ages 10+, this course teaches future babysitters how to be safe while also building self-esteem.
Course Skills Include:
- Preparing simple, nutritious meals.
- Feeding a baby, changing diapers, and performing other important childcare skills.
- Coping with tantrums and crying.
- Creating a resume and finding jobs the safe way.
- Being a responsible babysitter.
- Becoming familiar with games for all children’s ages.
- Learning safety and preventing injury.
- Handling an emergency – should one happen.
- Learning about choking, bleeding, and burns.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: May 11th, 2024
- Time: 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
- Location: West Springs Free Methodist Church 816 – 78th Street S.W.
- Cost: Member Pricing $20/Student | Non-Member Pricing $92.35/Student (sign up for a $25 membership at https://wscr.ca/volunteer-membership)
- Bring: Nut-free Lunch & snack, drink, doll or teddy bear & pencil to class
Cancel for a full refund up to 7 days in advance by canceling your registration. No refunds after that.
For more information, please contact our volunteer at tanyabogusky@hotmail.com.
Community Recycling
The 16th Annual WSCRCA Recycling Event, held on June 04, 2023 and was a huge success.
We’re already looking forward to next year’s opportunity to come together as a community to protect our planet.
Things to Know for Next Year:
- Optional entry fee is one non-perishable food item or donation which will be dropped off at the Calgary Food Bank, thanks to Shanked Computer Recycling.
- This is a volunteer-run event and is made possible by sponsorship and support from the City of Calgary, WINS, Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, Shanked Computer Recycling, CFIS (Calgary French & International School), and volunteers like you.
- We only run until 2:00 p.m. so make sure you stop by early and don’t forget to thank the volunteers!
- There may still be some volunteer opportunities available that you can find by clicking on the following link: https://wscr.ca/about-us/volunteering/
We accept clothing, household goods, electronics and bikes. In addition, there will be city garbage trucks, to dispose of refuse items.
To locate another community cleanup site (which may be accepting other items), you can visit this link.
For more information, please contact our volunteers Faheem Ahmed or Angelina Marian at communityrecycling@wscr.ca.
Annual Charity Stampede Breakfast
Volunteers are needed to make this event happen. You can sign up for a volunteer shift at: https://wscr.ca/volunteer-membership.
All volunteers receive a free breakfast, a WSCRCA t-shirt, and the knowledge that they have helped a worthy cause.
The event happens on the first Saturday in July.
Tickets are $5 per plate and all proceeds go to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.
There will be fun for the whole family, including:
- Breakfast by Fergus & Bix
- Live music with Wildcard
- Children’s activities
- Buzz Bishop and the XL 103 Street Team
- Gift draws and specials from local merchants
We hope to see ya’ll there!
Proudly Sponsored By:
- Fergus & Bix
- First Capital
- Beaners Fun Cuts
- Blink Eyewear
- Kentucky Fried Chicken
- Orangetheory Fitness
- Scotiabank
- Preventous Collaborative Health
- West Springs Cougar Ridge Community Association
- and our local community volunteers!
Movie Night in the Park
The WSCR Community Association is proud to once again present
our annual family movie night in the park.
Here are the particulars for the night:
Movie Name: Back to the Future II
Date: TBD (Saturday in September, 2024)
Schedule:
- 6:30 p.m. – Event opens and food trucks arrive – arrive early to secure your spot
- 7:00 p.m. – Live music begins
- 7:30 p.m. – President welcome message and first draw prize of the night (from registered names) – winners must be in attendance to win and be aged 18+.
- 8:00 p.m. – Talent show and Trivia games for prize draws
- 8:30 p.m. – Movie begins
Location: West Springs Park at the corner of 73rd Street and Westpoint Gardens SW
Registration: Online registration is free and will become available in August.
Note that there will also be prize draws during the night for registrants (winners must be in attendance to win and be aged 18+).
Additional details:
- This is a family friendly event for kids of all ages, so please be considerate and do not use profanity around the little ones
- 722 World Bier Haus (our key event sponsor) will be on hand again providing bagged popcorn and soft drinks
- Food trucks will be available for you to grab some movie snacks
- Port-o-potties and wash stations will also be on hand
This is a volunteer run event so please note that it is every attendee’s responsibility to ensure your space is cleaned up after the event. Please also do your best to keep the area safe and clean for all attendees.
DID YOU KNOW that you do not need to live in the communities of West Springs or Cougar Ridge to be a member of WSCRCA? Sign up for only $25/year at https://wscr.ca/volunteer-membership
Online registration for the Family Movie Night in the Park will become available on Aug 10 at Programs & Events.
A big thank you to 722 World Bier Haus for being the event’s key sponsor once again.
If you have any questions, please contact our volunteer Tanya at tanyabogusky@hotmail.com.
Programs
Programs play a pivotal role in our community, fostering a sense of belonging that binds residents together. They provide opportunities for social interaction, education, and recreation. In essence — they are the glue that binds our community together!
Check out our upcoming programs below and be sure to register.
Skating
10-08-2023
Soccer League
10-08-2023
Community Garden
04-08-2023
Skating
Annual Preschool Learn to Skate program at WinSport Arena/Markin MacPhail Centre
This is a great opportunity to introduce your preschool and kindergarten-aged children to the ice in a fun learn to skate program (designed for ages 3-6) within a close community setting with certified coaches.
This program is only open to members at a cost of $20 per skater, per session (see dates/times below). Non-members $50 per skater per session. Each session includes 8 classes.
DID YOU KNOW that you do not need to live in the communities of West Springs or Cougar Ridge to become a member of the WSCRCA.
Not a member yet? Sign up here for only $25/year for the whole family.
Space is limited and we expect it will fill up quickly, so don’t delay!
If you wish to register, please contact skating@wscr.ca
See below for more details
Registration Information to Know:
- Skaters can register for back-to-back sessions, if space is available
- Coaches recommend that first time skaters register in a single session only, as an hour ice time can be physically demanding
Mandatory for preschool skating participants:
- Skates and a CSA approved hockey helmet for each skater
- A cage is required for skaters who cannot confidently skate forwards and backwards without support and without falling.
- Parents/Guardians with a helmet AND skates are welcomed on the ice to help their child. Please note that the helping adult needs to be a proficient skater
- Mitts / gloves are required; snow pants are strongly recommended
- Parents and participants should arrive 10-15 minutes early so kids are suited up and on the ice for their start time
- A PARENT/GUARDIAN IS REQUIRED TO BE AT THE ARENA AT ALL TIMES. Failure to have a parent/guardian available may result in the child being unable to participate.
Parking:
- Coming from the top of the hill (Cougar Ridge) and traveling down WinSport’s West Track Service Road, the parking lot is located before the RFID gate on the left hand side. Once parked, walk past Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and across Canada Olympic Dr SW to the entrance of Winsport Arena/Markin MacPhail Centre. Stairs and elevators are available to take you down to the rink level (Level 0).
- Coming from the TransCanada Hwy, parking is available in several lots around the WinSport Arena/Markin MacPhail Centre. The Player’s Lot is the closest and at rink level.
Cancellation Policy:
There will be no refunds issued unless the program is full and the vacancy can be filled by a participant on the waitlist. Registrations are non-transferable. Withdrawal/Refund requests must be made to skating@wscr.ca
Soccer League
WSCRCA Soccer stands as one of Calgary's premier community grassroots soccer programs, catering to children aged U4 to U10. Our primary mission is to bring the community together, facilitate neighbourly connections, and create an atmosphere where children can revel in the joy of sports while cultivating a deep passion for them. It's on our local fields that countless cherished childhood memories are crafted.
CLICK HERE for our Soccer League information.
If you’re interested in volunteering on the coordination side and/or getting more involved with your community, please reach out to us at soccer@wscr.ca. We would love to hear from you!
Community Garden
The WSCR Community Hub & Garden, established in 2018, fulfills the residents' desire for a welcoming space to foster fellowship and community through gardening. Our purpose is to build a friendly, inclusive, and cooperative environment that educates and nourishes both our bodies and spirits. We share knowledge among gardeners, host various community activities, and donate over 170 kg of food to the Calgary Food Bank, connecting and supporting each other in times of need.
WSCRCA Garden Bed Registration LINK
Garden Details
- Location: 25 Weston Park (73 St. adjacent to the soccer field & behind the Weston Drive Plaza)
- Bed size: Approximately 4 ft x 8 ft x 18 in. or 24 in.
- Garden Bed Rental: $50 per bed (maximum of two beds per registrant for the season). The rental fee includes one garden bed, access to water, garden sheds, shared tool and resource materials and holiday watering of bed. Any safety measures will follow government guidelines. Note: Decisions on access to garden sheds and shared tools will be made based upon the current public health government guidance at the time.
Garden Schedule
- Feb 02: Garden bed open for free, key volunteer roles to past gardeners only
- Feb 16: Garden bed open for free, key volunteer roles to everyone
- Mar 06: Garden bed rentals open for $50 per bed
- Apr 15: Deadline for rental cancelations
- Jun 15: Beds to be planted
- Oct 15: Season ends and beds are to be cleaned out
IMPORTANT LINKS
- Garden Handbook
- Garden Map
- Garden Policies and Procedures
Registration Instructions
Registration is only open to WSCRCA members in good standing. To join or renew your membership click here to sign up for a WSCRCA membership. You must maintain your membership throughout the entire gardening season.
To begin registration, click on the green button “Register” on the side of the page. Enter your WSCRCA login credentials, select the ticket for your bed, complete the registration form and make your payment. Click on the links above to view the garden and bed numbers or to view the Garden Handbook.
Waitlist Procedures for a New Bed
Bed rental is first come first serve.
At that time, you can register immediately for any open bed (two maximum per registrant) by following the registration instructions above. If you want a specific bed that is not available, you may join the electronic waitlist for that bed, if you have not already. You can also waitlist yourself for multiple beds.
Once logged in to the WSCR.ca Community Garden Event registration page, select “Add Ticket”, and click “Join Waitlist” for each bed you are interested in renting.
Now you are on the electronic waitlist. You and all other wait-listed people on that bed number will automatically be notified by email that the bed has become available.
When notified the bed is available, login to the system, select the Garden Registration Event, and choose to either "Add Ticket" (if you have not already rented a bed for the season) OR choose “Modify Registration” (if you have already rented for the season).
Select the bed you have been waiting for (unless someone else got there first) and choose to “Add Ticket.” You will need to cancel any bed you rented and no longer want and "Remove" it. Before you “Remove” your old bed from registration ensure you have successfully registered and paid for the new bed.
If you are unable to select or pay for an available or cancelled bed, it means another person was quicker in securing that bed.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your bed rental, please log into the system, select the Community Garden Event, and click on "Modify Registration". Your current bed rental should appear. To the right select "Remove" and your registration will be cancelled. A refund will be automatically processed to your credit card.
Refunds will only be given for cancellations received before April 16th. Otherwise, refunds will only be issued if the bed is rented to another member for the season.
Should you have to cancel, you are responsible to clean your bed, emptying it of any plants and roots for the next gardener.
For more information about the WSCR Community Garden & Hub, contact our Gardening Committee at communitygarden@wscr.ca or visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/wscrcommunitygarden.
Additional Resource:
Identification Guide for Alberta Invasive Plants
Planning & Development
Our Planning & Development Committee (PDC) is a standing committee of the WSCRCA that reports to the Board of Directors. The committee's mandate is to represent the community in a fair, balanced, and responsible manner on a variety of development-related issues in our neighbourhoods. Community residents may contact the Planning & Development Committee at planning@wscr.ca on any development or traffic issues affecting our community.
The City of Calgary maintains a Planning & Development Map which links to details of applications for land use redesignations and development permits. Residents are encouraged to send their comments to the City File Manager for any application they have concerns about. Visit the City of Calgary Planning & Development Map here. Each application is shown on the Map and includes the File Manager's name and email.
Contact Us
Still have questions about membership, volunteering, or an upcoming event? Reach out to us and one of our volunteers will be happy to help!
Mailing Address
Suite 138, Unit 406,917 - 85 Street SW Calgary, Alberta
T3H 5Z9